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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,275.45 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,275.45 and 510.24 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,275.45 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,275.45 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,275.45 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 650,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,785.61/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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