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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,277.37 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,277.37 and 594.90 is: 820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,277.37 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,277.37 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,277.37 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 759,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,907.41/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.59

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