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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.86, 1,386.08 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.86, 1,386.08 and 376.74 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.86 : 1,386.08 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.86/1,386.08 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.86x = 1,386.08 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.86x = 522,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,189.90/924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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