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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,277.92 and 594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,277.92 and 594.34 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,277.92 = 594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,277.92 = 594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,277.92 × 594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 759,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,518.97/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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