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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.35, 1,275.38 and 593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.35, 1,275.38 and 593.26 is: 818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.35 : 1,275.38 = 593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.35/1,275.38 = 593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.35x = 1,275.38 × 593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.35x = 756,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,628.01/924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.56

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