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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.62, 1,275.80 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.62, 1,275.80 and 526.14 is: 725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.62 : 1,275.80 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.62/1,275.80 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.62x = 1,275.80 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.62x = 671,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,246.78/924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.97

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