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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,276.59 and 593.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,276.59 and 593.17 is: 819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,276.59 = 593.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,276.59 = 593.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,276.59 × 593.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 757,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,236.10/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.02

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