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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,278.84 and 590.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,278.84 and 590.85 is: 815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,278.84 = 590.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,278.84 = 590.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,278.84 × 590.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 755,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,596.22/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.07

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