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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,275.32 and 504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,275.32 and 504.51 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,275.32 = 504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,275.32 = 504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,275.32 × 504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 643,412.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,412.36/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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