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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.11, 1,279.13 and 594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.11, 1,279.13 and 594.95 is: 820.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.11 : 1,279.13 = 594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.11/1,279.13 = 594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.11x = 1,279.13 × 594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.11x = 761,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,009.02/927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.84

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