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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.55, 1,277.43 and 594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.55, 1,277.43 and 594.39 is: 820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.55 : 1,277.43 = 594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.55/1,277.43 = 594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.55x = 1,277.43 × 594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.55x = 759,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,291.62/925.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.37

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