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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,275.66 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,275.66 and 592.82 is: 818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,275.66 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,275.66 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,275.66 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 756,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,236.76/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.09

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