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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.71, 1,386.14 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.71, 1,386.14 and 461.79 is: 692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.71 : 1,386.14 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.71/1,386.14 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.71x = 1,386.14 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.71x = 640,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,103.28/924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.22

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