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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.17, 1,277.51 and 594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.17, 1,277.51 and 594.07 is: 819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.17 : 1,277.51 = 594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.17/1,277.51 = 594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.17x = 1,277.51 × 594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.17x = 758,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,931.85/926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.43

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