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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,387.53 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,387.53 and 595.92 is: 894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,387.53 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,387.53 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,387.53 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 826,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,856.88/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.05

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