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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,275.75 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,275.75 and 570.56 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,275.75 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,275.75 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,275.75 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 727,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,887.34/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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