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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.83, 1,276.38 and 531.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.83, 1,276.38 and 531.85 is: 734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.83 : 1,276.38 = 531.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.83/1,276.38 = 531.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.83x = 1,276.38 × 531.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.83x = 678,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,842.70/924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.02

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