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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,276.02 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,276.02 and 551.53 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,276.02 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,276.02 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,276.02 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 703,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,763.31/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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