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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.25, 1,275.47 and 510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.25, 1,275.47 and 510.25 is: 704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.25 : 1,275.47 = 510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.25/1,275.47 = 510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.25x = 1,275.47 × 510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.25x = 650,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,808.57/924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.15

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