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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,281.66 and 597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,281.66 and 597.56 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,281.66 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,281.66 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,281.66 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 765,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,868.75/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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