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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.58, 1,275.94 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.58, 1,275.94 and 526.16 is: 726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.58 : 1,275.94 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.58/1,275.94 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.58x = 1,275.94 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.58x = 671,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,352.44/924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.12

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