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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,276.94 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,276.94 and 593.34 is: 818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,276.94 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,276.94 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,276.94 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 757,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,656.61/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.63

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