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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.45, 1,275.30 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.45, 1,275.30 and 551.22 is: 760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.45 : 1,275.30 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.45/1,275.30 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.45x = 1,275.30 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.45x = 702,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,970.87/924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.42

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