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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.59, 1,277.72 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.59, 1,277.72 and 594.74 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.59 : 1,277.72 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.59/1,277.72 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.59x = 1,277.72 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.59x = 759,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,916.99/926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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