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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,386.44 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,386.44 and 534.78 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,386.44 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,386.44 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,386.44 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 741,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,437.71/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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