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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,281.32 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,281.32 and 597.12 is: 823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,281.32 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,281.32 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,281.32 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 765,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,101.80/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.79

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