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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.03, 1,276.39 and 593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.03, 1,276.39 and 593.39 is: 818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.03 : 1,276.39 = 593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.03/1,276.39 = 593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.03x = 1,276.39 × 593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.03x = 757,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,397.06/925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.78

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