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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,276.32 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,276.32 and 551.88 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,276.32 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,276.32 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,276.32 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 704,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,375.48/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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