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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,276.43 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,276.43 and 551.82 is: 761.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,276.43 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,276.43 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,276.43 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 704,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,356.84/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.70

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