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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,276.02 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,276.02 and 526.51 is: 726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,276.02 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,276.02 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,276.02 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 671,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,838.46/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.44

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