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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.03, 1,277.55 and 594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.03, 1,277.55 and 594.40 is: 820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.03 : 1,277.55 = 594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.03/1,277.55 = 594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.03x = 1,277.55 × 594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.03x = 759,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,375.72/926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.04

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