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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,276 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,276 and 531.80 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,276 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,276 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,276 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 678,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,576.80/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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