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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,279.80 and 596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,279.80 and 596.16 is: 822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,279.80 = 596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,279.80 = 596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,279.80 × 596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 762,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,965.57/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.89

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