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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,278.00 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,278.00 and 594.80 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,278.00 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,278.00 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,278.00 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 760,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,150.57/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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