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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,276.10 and 531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,276.10 and 531.76 is: 733.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,276.10 = 531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,276.10 = 531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,276.10 × 531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 678,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,578.94/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.85

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