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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.83, 1,278.33 and 594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.83, 1,278.33 and 594.44 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.83 : 1,278.33 = 594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.83/1,278.33 = 594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.83x = 1,278.33 × 594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.83x = 759,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,890.00/925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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