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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,386.01 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,386.01 and 533.99 is: 800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,386.01 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,386.01 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,386.01 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 740,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,119.61/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.20

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