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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.86, 1,275.99 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.86, 1,275.99 and 531.80 is: 733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.86 : 1,275.99 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.86/1,275.99 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.86x = 1,275.99 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.86x = 678,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,571.48/924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.70

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