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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,277.46 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,277.46 and 594.32 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,277.46 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,277.46 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,277.46 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 759,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,213.64/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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