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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,276.92 and 594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,276.92 and 594.58 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,276.92 = 594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,276.92 = 594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,276.92 × 594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 759,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,231.09/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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