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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,277.11 and 594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,277.11 and 594.29 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,277.11 = 594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,277.11 = 594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,277.11 × 594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 758,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,973.70/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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