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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.42, 1,275.71 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.42, 1,275.71 and 526.04 is: 725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.42 : 1,275.71 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.42/1,275.71 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.42x = 1,275.71 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.42x = 671,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,074.49/924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.94

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