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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,275.91 and 531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,275.91 and 531.65 is: 733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,275.91 = 531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,275.91 = 531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,275.91 × 531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 678,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,339.41/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.47

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