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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,277.78 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,277.78 and 594.50 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,277.78 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,277.78 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,277.78 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 759,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,640.21/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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