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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,276.36 and 575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,276.36 and 575.57 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,276.36 = 575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,276.36 = 575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,276.36 × 575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 734,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,636.28/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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