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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,387.14 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,387.14 and 404.34 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,387.14 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,387.14 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,387.14 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 560,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,876.19/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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