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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.79, 1,381.79 and 594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.79, 1,381.79 and 594.07 is: 889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.79 : 1,381.79 = 594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.79/1,381.79 = 594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.79x = 1,381.79 × 594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.79x = 820,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,878.02/922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.56

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