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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,276.39 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,276.39 and 531.92 is: 734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,276.39 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,276.39 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,276.39 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 678,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,932.58/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.07

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