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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,276.73 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,276.73 and 575.92 is: 795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,276.73 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,276.73 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,276.73 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 735,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,294.34/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.12

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