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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,276.41 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,276.41 and 532.04 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,276.41 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,276.41 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,276.41 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 679,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,093.80/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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