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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.68, 1,281.96 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.68, 1,281.96 and 597.12 is: 824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.68 : 1,281.96 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.68/1,281.96 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.68x = 1,281.96 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.68x = 765,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,483.96/928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.27

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