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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.47, 1,275.78 and 531.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.47, 1,275.78 and 531.59 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.47 : 1,275.78 = 531.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.47/1,275.78 = 531.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.47x = 1,275.78 × 531.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.47x = 678,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,187.50/924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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