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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.86, 1,387.62 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.86, 1,387.62 and 404.57 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.86 : 1,387.62 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.86/1,387.62 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.86x = 1,387.62 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.86x = 561,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,382.49/924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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