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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,276.82 and 593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,276.82 and 593.58 is: 818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,276.82 = 593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,276.82 = 593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,276.82 × 593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 757,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,894.82/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.74

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