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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.49, 1,279.51 and 595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.49, 1,279.51 and 595.75 is: 821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.49 : 1,279.51 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.49/1,279.51 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.49x = 1,279.51 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.49x = 762,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,268.08/927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.86

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