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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.29, 1,275.54 and 504.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.29, 1,275.54 and 504.65 is: 696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.29 : 1,275.54 = 504.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.29/1,275.54 = 504.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.29x = 1,275.54 × 504.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.29x = 643,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,701.26/924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.43

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