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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,275.38 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,275.38 and 504.55 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,275.38 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,275.38 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,275.38 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 643,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,491.05/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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