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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.32, 1,275.28 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.32, 1,275.28 and 556.32 is: 767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.32 : 1,275.28 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.32/1,275.28 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.32x = 1,275.28 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.32x = 709,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,463.77/924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.55

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