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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,387.17 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,387.17 and 462.54 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,387.17 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,387.17 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,387.17 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 641,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,621.61/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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