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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,276.13 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,276.13 and 505.06 is: 697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,276.13 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,276.13 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,276.13 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 644,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,520.29/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.02

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