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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,276.13 and 546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,276.13 and 546.58 is: 754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,276.13 = 546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,276.13 = 546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,276.13 × 546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 697,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,507.14/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.29

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