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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.03, 1,275.41 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.03, 1,275.41 and 531.32 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.03 : 1,275.41 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.03/1,275.41 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.03x = 1,275.41 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.03x = 677,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,645.79/924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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