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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,275.23 and 592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,275.23 and 592.91 is: 818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,275.23 = 592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,275.23 = 592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,275.23 × 592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 756,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,087.28/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.01

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