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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,276.20 and 575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,276.20 and 575.36 is: 794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,276.20 = 575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,276.20 = 575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,276.20 × 575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 734,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,274.43/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.19

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