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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.34, 1,275.60 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.34, 1,275.60 and 525.99 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.34 : 1,275.60 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.34/1,275.60 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.34x = 1,275.60 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.34x = 670,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,952.84/924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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