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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,275.99 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,275.99 and 570.42 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,275.99 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,275.99 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,275.99 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 727,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,850.22/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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