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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.67, 1,276.01 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.67, 1,276.01 and 505.02 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.67 : 1,276.01 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.67/1,276.01 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.67x = 1,276.01 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.67x = 644,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,401.67/924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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