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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.77, 1,281.19 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.77, 1,281.19 and 597.24 is: 823.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.77 : 1,281.19 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.77/1,281.19 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.77x = 1,281.19 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.77x = 765,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,174.93/928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.86

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