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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,276.47 and 532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,276.47 and 532.07 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,276.47 = 532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,276.47 = 532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,276.47 × 532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 679,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,165.01/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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