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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.71, 1,275.56 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.71, 1,275.56 and 570.79 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.71 : 1,275.56 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.71/1,275.56 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.71x = 1,275.56 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.71x = 728,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,073.81/924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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