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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.97, 1,276.46 and 593.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.97, 1,276.46 and 593.53 is: 819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.97 : 1,276.46 = 593.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.97/1,276.46 = 593.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.97x = 1,276.46 × 593.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.97x = 757,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,613.37/924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.07

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