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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,277.12 and 593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,277.12 and 593.87 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,277.12 = 593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,277.12 = 593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,277.12 × 593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 758,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,443.48/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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