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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.91, 1,275.51 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.91, 1,275.51 and 593.44 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.91 : 1,275.51 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.91/1,275.51 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.91x = 1,275.51 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.91x = 756,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,938.65/924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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