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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.06, 1,275.21 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.06, 1,275.21 and 574.75 is: 793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.06 : 1,275.21 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.06/1,275.21 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.06x = 1,275.21 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.06x = 732,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,926.95/924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.16

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