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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,275.45 and 592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,275.45 and 592.86 is: 817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,275.45 = 592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,275.45 = 592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,275.45 × 592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 756,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,163.29/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.91

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