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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.50, 1,275.84 and 575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.50, 1,275.84 and 575 is: 793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.50 : 1,275.84 = 575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.50/1,275.84 = 575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.50x = 1,275.84 × 575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.50x = 733,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,608/924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.52

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