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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,275.94 and 531.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,275.94 and 531.55 is: 733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,275.94 = 531.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,275.94 = 531.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,275.94 × 531.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 678,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,225.91/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.59

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