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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,275.72 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,275.72 and 570.60 is: 787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,275.72 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,275.72 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,275.72 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 727,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,925.83/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.26

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