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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,276.13 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,276.13 and 510.72 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,276.13 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,276.13 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,276.13 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 651,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,745.11/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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