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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,387.25 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,387.25 and 376.86 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,387.25 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,387.25 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,387.25 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 522,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,799.04/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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