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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,281.84 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,281.84 and 597.68 is: 825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,281.84 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,281.84 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,281.84 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 766,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,130.13/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.22

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