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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.53, 1,278.15 and 590.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.53, 1,278.15 and 590.35 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.53 : 1,278.15 = 590.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.53/1,278.15 = 590.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.53x = 1,278.15 × 590.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.53x = 754,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,549.46/926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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