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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,275.99 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,275.99 and 593.60 is: 819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,275.99 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,275.99 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,275.99 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 757,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,421.28/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.08

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