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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,275.24 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,275.24 and 531.16 is: 733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,275.24 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,275.24 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,275.24 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 677,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,356.48/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.04

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