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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.05, 1,275 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.05, 1,275 and 531.02 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.05 : 1,275 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.05/1,275 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.05x = 1,275 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.05x = 677,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,050.50/924.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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