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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.35, 1,275.60 and 531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.35, 1,275.60 and 531.34 is: 733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.35 : 1,275.60 = 531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.35/1,275.60 = 531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.35x = 1,275.60 × 531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.35x = 677,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,777.30/924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.25

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