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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,275.43 and 525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,275.43 and 525.86 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,275.43 = 525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,275.43 = 525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,275.43 × 525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 670,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,695.70/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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