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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,276.98 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,276.98 and 576.12 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,276.98 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,276.98 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,276.98 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 735,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,693.72/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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