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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.26, 1,276.43 and 593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.26, 1,276.43 and 593.57 is: 818.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.26 : 1,276.43 = 593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.26/1,276.43 = 593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.26x = 1,276.43 × 593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.26x = 757,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,641.21/925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.84

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