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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.29, 1,275.62 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.29, 1,275.62 and 570.14 is: 786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.29 : 1,275.62 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.29/1,275.62 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.29x = 1,275.62 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.29x = 727,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,272.76/924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.85

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