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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,276.49 and 505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,276.49 and 505.35 is: 697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,276.49 = 505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,276.49 = 505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,276.49 × 505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 645,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,071.69/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.38

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