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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,275.30 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,275.30 and 531.15 is: 733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,275.30 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,275.30 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,275.30 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 677,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,375.60/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.00

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