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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.93, 1,275.90 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.93, 1,275.90 and 575.01 is: 793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.93 : 1,275.90 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.93/1,275.90 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.93x = 1,275.90 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.93x = 733,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,655.26/924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.20

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