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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.86, 1,275.11 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.86, 1,275.11 and 592.71 is: 818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.86 : 1,275.11 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.86/1,275.11 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.86x = 1,275.11 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.86x = 755,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,761.11/923.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.05

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