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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.01, 1,275.10 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.01, 1,275.10 and 531.03 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.01 : 1,275.10 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.01/1,275.10 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.01x = 1,275.10 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.01x = 677,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,116.35/924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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