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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.98, 1,280.03 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.98, 1,280.03 and 596.28 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.98 : 1,280.03 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.98/1,280.03 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.98x = 1,280.03 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.98x = 763,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,256.29/927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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