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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.01, 1,274.87 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.01, 1,274.87 and 591.84 is: 816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.01 : 1,274.87 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.01/1,274.87 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.01x = 1,274.87 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.01x = 754,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,520.54/924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.57

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