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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,275.98 and 531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,275.98 and 531.89 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,275.98 = 531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,275.98 = 531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,275.98 × 531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 678,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,681.00/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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