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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.24, 1,277.76 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.24, 1,277.76 and 593.80 is: 820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.24 : 1,277.76 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.24/1,277.76 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.24x = 1,277.76 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.24x = 758,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,733.89/925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.04

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