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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,390.42 and 599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,390.42 and 599.00 is: 896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.56 : 1,390.42 = 599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.56/1,390.42 = 599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.56x = 1,390.42 × 599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.56x = 832,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,852.01/928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.92

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