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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,275.64 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,275.64 and 510.38 is: 704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,275.64 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,275.64 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,275.64 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 651,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,053.49/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.32

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