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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,276.16 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,276.16 and 531.68 is: 733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,276.16 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,276.16 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,276.16 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 678,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,508.75/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.79

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