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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,387.04 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,387.04 and 535.28 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,387.04 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,387.04 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,387.04 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 742,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,445.16/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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