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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,384.80 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,384.80 and 533.52 is: 798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,384.80 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,384.80 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,384.80 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 738,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,818.50/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.99

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