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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,274.87 and 592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,274.87 and 592.53 is: 816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,274.87 = 592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,274.87 = 592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,274.87 × 592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 755,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,395.76/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.94

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