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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.17, 1,278.99 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.17, 1,278.99 and 590.45 is: 814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.17 : 1,278.99 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.17/1,278.99 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.17x = 1,278.99 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.17x = 755,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,170.30/927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.49

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