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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,275.92 and 531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,275.92 and 531.69 is: 733.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,275.92 = 531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,275.92 = 531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,275.92 × 531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 678,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,393.90/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.76

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