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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.92, 1,279.92 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.92, 1,279.92 and 595.82 is: 821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.92 : 1,279.92 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.92/1,279.92 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.92x = 1,279.92 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.92x = 762,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,601.93/927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.84

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