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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.61, 1,276.08 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.61, 1,276.08 and 551.60 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.61 : 1,276.08 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.61/1,276.08 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.61x = 1,276.08 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.61x = 703,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,885.73/924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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