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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,387.29 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,387.29 and 562.02 is: 842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,387.29 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,387.29 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,387.29 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 779,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,684.73/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.99

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