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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.52, 1,275.72 and 531.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.52, 1,275.72 and 531.58 is: 733.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.52 : 1,275.72 = 531.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.52/1,275.72 = 531.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.52x = 1,275.72 × 531.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.52x = 678,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,147.24/924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.51

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