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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,387.34 and 404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,387.34 and 404.77 is: 607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,387.34 = 404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,387.34 = 404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,387.34 × 404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 561,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,544.65/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.26

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