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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.62, 1,276.08 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.62, 1,276.08 and 526.38 is: 726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.62 : 1,276.08 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.62/1,276.08 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.62x = 1,276.08 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.62x = 671,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,702.99/924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.46

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