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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.08, 1,279.59 and 596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.08, 1,279.59 and 596.29 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.08 : 1,279.59 = 596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.08/1,279.59 = 596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.08x = 1,279.59 × 596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.08x = 763,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,006.72/927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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