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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.98, 1,276.32 and 531.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.98, 1,276.32 and 531.93 is: 733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.98 : 1,276.32 = 531.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.98/1,276.32 = 531.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.98x = 1,276.32 × 531.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.98x = 678,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,912.90/924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.98

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