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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,275.21 and 551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,275.21 and 551.07 is: 760.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,275.21 = 551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,275.21 = 551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,275.21 × 551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 702,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,729.97/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.43

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