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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,276.06 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,276.06 and 593.71 is: 819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,276.06 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,276.06 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,276.06 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 757,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,609.58/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.34

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