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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,276.08 and 531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,276.08 and 531.46 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,276.08 = 531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,276.08 = 531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,276.08 × 531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 678,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,185.48/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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