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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,275.50 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,275.50 and 592.70 is: 817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,275.50 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,275.50 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,275.50 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 755,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,988.85/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.59

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