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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,280.04 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,280.04 and 596.12 is: 822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,280.04 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,280.04 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,280.04 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 763,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,057.44/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.77

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