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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,278.31 and 594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,278.31 and 594.34 is: 820.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,278.31 = 594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,278.31 = 594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,278.31 × 594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 759,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,750.77/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.00

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