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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.67, 1,275.74 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.67, 1,275.74 and 575.34 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.67 : 1,275.74 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.67/1,275.74 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.67x = 1,275.74 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.67x = 733,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,975.00/924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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