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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,276.04 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,276.04 and 531.68 is: 733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,276.04 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,276.04 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,276.04 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 678,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,444.95/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.74

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