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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.82, 1,275.82 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.82, 1,275.82 and 570.44 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.82 : 1,275.82 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.82/1,275.82 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.82x = 1,275.82 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.82x = 727,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,780.52/924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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