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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.71, 1,276.02 and 531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.71, 1,276.02 and 531.75 is: 733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.71 : 1,276.02 = 531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.71/1,276.02 = 531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.71x = 1,276.02 × 531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.71x = 678,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,528.42/924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.78

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