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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,275.79 and 593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,275.79 and 593.11 is: 818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,275.79 = 593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,275.79 = 593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,275.79 × 593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 756,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,683.81/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.25

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