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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,276.65 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,276.65 and 593.46 is: 818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,276.65 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,276.65 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,276.65 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 757,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,640.71/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.58

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