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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,278.60 and 594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,278.60 and 594.83 is: 820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,278.60 = 594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,278.60 = 594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,278.60 × 594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 760,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,543.25/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.95

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