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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,275.36 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,275.36 and 574.86 is: 793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,275.36 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,275.36 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,275.36 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 733,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,153.45/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.35

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