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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.11, 1,275.50 and 570.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.11, 1,275.50 and 570.55 is: 787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.11 : 1,275.50 = 570.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.11/1,275.50 = 570.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.11x = 1,275.50 × 570.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.11x = 727,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,727.29/924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.49

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