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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,276.58 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,276.58 and 593.76 is: 819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,276.58 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,276.58 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,276.58 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 757,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,979.17/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.03

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