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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,276.22 and 531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,276.22 and 531.66 is: 733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,276.22 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,276.22 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,276.22 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 678,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,515.13/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.77

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