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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.80, 1,387.20 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.80, 1,387.20 and 376.62 is: 564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.80 : 1,387.20 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.80/1,387.20 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.80x = 1,387.20 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.80x = 522,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,447.26/924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.93

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