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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,394.31 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,394.31 and 599.13 is: 900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,394.31 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,394.31 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,394.31 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 835,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,372.95/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.20

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