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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,275.27 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,275.27 and 525.75 is: 725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,275.27 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,275.27 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,275.27 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 670,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,473.20/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.54

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