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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.41, 1,275.90 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.41, 1,275.90 and 593.12 is: 818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.41 : 1,275.90 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.41/1,275.90 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.41x = 1,275.90 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.41x = 756,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,761.81/924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.64

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