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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.59, 1,275.95 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.59, 1,275.95 and 504.96 is: 696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.59 : 1,275.95 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.59/1,275.95 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.59x = 1,275.95 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.59x = 644,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,303.71/924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.85

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