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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.67, 1,279.58 and 595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.67, 1,279.58 and 595.57 is: 821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.67 : 1,279.58 = 595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.67/1,279.58 = 595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.67x = 1,279.58 × 595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.67x = 762,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,079.46/927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.50

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