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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,275.55 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,275.55 and 504.68 is: 696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,275.55 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,275.55 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,275.55 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 643,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,736.93/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.46

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