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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,275.75 and 504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,275.75 and 504.79 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,275.75 = 504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,275.75 = 504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,275.75 × 504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 643,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,985.84/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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