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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,281.54 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,281.54 and 597.30 is: 824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,281.54 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,281.54 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,281.54 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 765,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,463.84/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.57

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