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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.15, 1,275.35 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.15, 1,275.35 and 551.35 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.15 : 1,275.35 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.15/1,275.35 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.15x = 1,275.35 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.15x = 703,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,164.61/924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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