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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.42, 1,275.63 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.42, 1,275.63 and 575.10 is: 793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.42 : 1,275.63 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.42/1,275.63 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.42x = 1,275.63 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.42x = 733,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,614.81/924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.59

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