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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.93, 1,276.08 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.93, 1,276.08 and 593.54 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.93 : 1,276.08 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.93/1,276.08 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.93x = 1,276.08 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.93x = 757,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,404.52/924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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