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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.41, 1,276.91 and 593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.41, 1,276.91 and 593.77 is: 819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.41 : 1,276.91 = 593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.41/1,276.91 = 593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.41x = 1,276.91 × 593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.41x = 758,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,184.69/925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.30

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