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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.98, 1,384.62 and 662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.98, 1,384.62 and 662.54 is: 991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.98 : 1,384.62 = 662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.98/1,384.62 = 662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.98x = 1,384.62 × 662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.98x = 917,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,366.13/924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.77

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