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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,276.40 and 526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,276.40 and 526.54 is: 726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,276.40 = 526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,276.40 = 526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,276.40 × 526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 672,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,075.66/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.63

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