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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.03, 1,281.69 and 597.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.03, 1,281.69 and 597.42 is: 824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.03 : 1,281.69 = 597.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.03/1,281.69 = 597.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.03x = 1,281.69 × 597.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.03x = 765,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,707.24/929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.21

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