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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,276.34 and 505.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,276.34 and 505.19 is: 697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,276.34 = 505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,276.34 = 505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,276.34 × 505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 644,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,794.87/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.13

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