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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.67, 1,276.82 and 593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.67, 1,276.82 and 593.57 is: 818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.67 : 1,276.82 = 593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.67/1,276.82 = 593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.67x = 1,276.82 × 593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.67x = 757,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,882.05/925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.74

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