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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,275.33 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,275.33 and 531.28 is: 733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,275.33 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,275.33 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,275.33 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 677,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,557.32/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.16

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