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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,275.30 and 551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,275.30 and 551.34 is: 760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,275.30 = 551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,275.30 = 551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,275.30 × 551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 703,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,123.90/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.56

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