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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,275.23 and 551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,275.23 and 551.03 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,275.23 = 551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,275.23 = 551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,275.23 × 551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 702,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,689.99/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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