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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.68, 1,278.20 and 594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.68, 1,278.20 and 594.58 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.68 : 1,278.20 = 594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.68/1,278.20 = 594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.68x = 1,278.20 × 594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.68x = 759,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,992.16/926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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