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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.14, 1,275.53 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.14, 1,275.53 and 592.44 is: 817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.14 : 1,275.53 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.14/1,275.53 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.14x = 1,275.53 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.14x = 755,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,672.03/924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.71

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