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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,385.58 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,385.58 and 512.56 is: 768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,385.58 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,385.58 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,385.58 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 710,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,192.88/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.57

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