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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.09, 1,274.91 and 592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.09, 1,274.91 and 592.69 is: 817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.09 : 1,274.91 = 592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.09/1,274.91 = 592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.09x = 1,274.91 × 592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.09x = 755,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,632.16/924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.71

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