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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.03, 1,275.18 and 504.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.03, 1,275.18 and 504.41 is: 696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.03 : 1,275.18 = 504.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.03/1,275.18 = 504.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.03x = 1,275.18 × 504.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.03x = 643,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,209.06/924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.09

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