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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,279.35 and 595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,279.35 and 595.51 is: 821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,279.35 = 595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,279.35 = 595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,279.35 × 595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 761,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,862.52/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.46

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