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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.70, 1,282.04 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.70, 1,282.04 and 597.32 is: 824.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.70 : 1,282.04 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.70/1,282.04 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.70x = 1,282.04 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.70x = 765,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,778.74/928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.58

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