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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,280.00 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,280.00 and 596.40 is: 822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,280.00 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,280.00 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,280.00 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 763,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,388.69/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.81

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