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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.81, 1,276.47 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.81, 1,276.47 and 593.34 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.81 : 1,276.47 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.81/1,276.47 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.81x = 1,276.47 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.81x = 757,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,380.71/924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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