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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.18, 1,273.66 and 591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.18, 1,273.66 and 591.79 is: 816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.18 : 1,273.66 = 591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.18/1,273.66 = 591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.18x = 1,273.66 × 591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.18x = 753,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,740.30/923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.46

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