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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.82, 1,280.60 and 596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.82, 1,280.60 and 596.66 is: 822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.82 : 1,280.60 = 596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.82/1,280.60 = 596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.82x = 1,280.60 × 596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.82x = 764,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,082.80/928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.64

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