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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,277.81 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,277.81 and 594.80 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,277.81 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,277.81 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,277.81 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 760,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,032.02/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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