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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.58, 1,274.76 and 592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.58, 1,274.76 and 592.79 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.58 : 1,274.76 = 592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.58/1,274.76 = 592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.58x = 1,274.76 × 592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.58x = 755,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,664.98/923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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