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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.36, 1,275 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.36, 1,275 and 575.22 is: 793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.36 : 1,275 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.36/1,275 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.36x = 1,275 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.36x = 733,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,405.50/924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.42

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