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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,276.65 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,276.65 and 532.02 is: 734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,276.65 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,276.65 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,276.65 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 679,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,203.33/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.31

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