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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.21, 1,279.68 and 596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.21, 1,279.68 and 596.58 is: 823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.21 : 1,279.68 = 596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.21/1,279.68 = 596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.21x = 1,279.68 × 596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.21x = 763,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,431.49/927.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.36

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