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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.19, 1,279.18 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.19, 1,279.18 and 595.80 is: 821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.19 : 1,279.18 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.19/1,279.18 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.19x = 1,279.18 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.19x = 762,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,135.44/927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.98

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