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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,275.41 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,275.41 and 531.20 is: 733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,275.41 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,275.41 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,275.41 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 677,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,502.31/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.08

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