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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,386.11 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,386.11 and 404.51 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,386.11 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,386.11 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,386.11 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 560,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,697.23/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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