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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,277.88 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,277.88 and 594.71 is: 820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,277.88 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,277.88 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,277.88 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 759,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,964.19/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.34

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