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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.25, 1,275.27 and 520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.25, 1,275.27 and 520.49 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.25 : 1,275.27 = 520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.25/1,275.27 = 520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.25x = 1,275.27 × 520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.25x = 663,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,765.28/924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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