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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,280.61 and 596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,280.61 and 596.52 is: 823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,280.61 = 596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,280.61 = 596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,280.61 × 596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 763,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,909.48/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.21

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