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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.81, 1,388.13 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.81, 1,388.13 and 549.99 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.81 : 1,388.13 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.81/1,388.13 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.81x = 1,388.13 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.81x = 763,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,450.68/924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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