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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,275.26 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,275.26 and 531.18 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,275.26 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,275.26 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,275.26 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 677,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,392.61/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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