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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,278.96 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,278.96 and 595.68 is: 821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,278.96 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,278.96 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,278.96 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 761,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,850.89/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.85

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