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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.22, 1,275.10 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.22, 1,275.10 and 592.84 is: 817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.22 : 1,275.10 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.22/1,275.10 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.22x = 1,275.10 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.22x = 755,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,930.28/924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.91

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