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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,276.06 and 593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,276.06 and 593.30 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,276.06 = 593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,276.06 = 593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,276.06 × 593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 757,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,086.40/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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