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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,276.04 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,276.04 and 505.02 is: 696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,276.04 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,276.04 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,276.04 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 644,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,425.72/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.92

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