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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,275.35 and 565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,275.35 and 565.36 is: 780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,275.35 = 565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,275.35 = 565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,275.35 × 565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 721,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,025.86/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.00

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