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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,281.02 and 597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,281.02 and 597.44 is: 823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,281.02 = 597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,281.02 = 597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,281.02 × 597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 765,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,332.59/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.90

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