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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,275.88 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,275.88 and 526.39 is: 726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,275.88 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,275.88 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,275.88 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 671,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,609.06/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.28

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