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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.54, 1,277.37 and 594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.54, 1,277.37 and 594.39 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.54 : 1,277.37 = 594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.54/1,277.37 = 594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.54x = 1,277.37 × 594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.54x = 759,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,255.23/926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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