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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.88, 1,276.22 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.88, 1,276.22 and 532.04 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.88 : 1,276.22 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.88/1,276.22 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.88x = 1,276.22 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.88x = 679,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,000.09/924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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