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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,275.32 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,275.32 and 531.14 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,275.32 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,275.32 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,275.32 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 677,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,373.46/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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