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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,276.02 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,276.02 and 565.80 is: 780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,276.02 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,276.02 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,276.02 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 721,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,972.12/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.85

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