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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,275.73 and 593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,275.73 and 593.29 is: 818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,275.73 = 593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,275.73 = 593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,275.73 × 593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 756,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,877.85/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.53

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