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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,275.99 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,275.99 and 531.52 is: 733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,275.99 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,275.99 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,275.99 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 678,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,214.20/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.63

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