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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,387.43 and 554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,387.43 and 554.99 is: 832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,387.43 = 554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,387.43 = 554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,387.43 × 554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 770,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,002.14/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.65

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