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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,276.10 and 505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,276.10 and 505.07 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,276.10 = 505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,276.10 = 505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,276.10 × 505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 644,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,519.83/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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