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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,276.13 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,276.13 and 526.49 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,276.13 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,276.13 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,276.13 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 671,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,860.67/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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