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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,257.45 and 596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,257.45 and 596.74 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,257.45 = 596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,257.45 = 596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,257.45 × 596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 750,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,370.71/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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