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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,386.72 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,386.72 and 404.74 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,386.72 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,386.72 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,386.72 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 561,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,261.05/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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