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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.53, 1,279.53 and 591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.53, 1,279.53 and 591.35 is: 815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.53 : 1,279.53 = 591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.53/1,279.53 = 591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.53x = 1,279.53 × 591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.53x = 756,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,650.07/927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.77

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