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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.37, 1,275.59 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.37, 1,275.59 and 504.71 is: 696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.37 : 1,275.59 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.37/1,275.59 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.37x = 1,275.59 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.37x = 643,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,807.48/924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.48

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