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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.12, 1,279.30 and 596.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.12, 1,279.30 and 596.00 is: 822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.12 : 1,279.30 = 596.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.12/1,279.30 = 596.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.12x = 1,279.30 × 596.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.12x = 762,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,457.89/927.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.39

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