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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.03, 1,275.01 and 592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.03, 1,275.01 and 592.39 is: 817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.03 : 1,275.01 = 592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.03/1,275.01 = 592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.03x = 1,275.01 × 592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.03x = 755,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,303.29/924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.40

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