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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,275.18 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,275.18 and 551.22 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,275.18 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,275.18 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,275.18 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 702,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,904.72/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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