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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.50, 1,275.99 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.50, 1,275.99 and 551.54 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.50 : 1,275.99 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.50/1,275.99 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.50x = 1,275.99 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.50x = 703,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,759.52/924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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