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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.43, 1,278.15 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.43, 1,278.15 and 595.04 is: 820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.43 : 1,278.15 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.43/1,278.15 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.43x = 1,278.15 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.43x = 760,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,550.38/926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.95

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