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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,280.84 and 597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,280.84 and 597.39 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,280.84 = 597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,280.84 = 597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,280.84 × 597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 765,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,161.01/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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