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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.08, 1,276.83 and 594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.08, 1,276.83 and 594.29 is: 820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.08 : 1,276.83 = 594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.08/1,276.83 = 594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.08x = 1,276.83 × 594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.08x = 758,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,807.30/925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.26

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