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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,275.20 and 504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,275.20 and 504.40 is: 696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,275.20 = 504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,275.20 = 504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,275.20 × 504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 643,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,208.36/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.08

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