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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,276.02 and 531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,276.02 and 531.69 is: 733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,276.02 = 531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,276.02 = 531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,276.02 × 531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 678,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,447.07/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.75

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