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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,275.48 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,275.48 and 592.90 is: 817.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,275.48 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,275.48 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,275.48 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 756,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,228.90/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.96

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