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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.31, 1,277.71 and 595.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.31, 1,277.71 and 595.15 is: 820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.31 : 1,277.71 = 595.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.31/1,277.71 = 595.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.31x = 1,277.71 × 595.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.31x = 760,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,429.11/926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.92

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