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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,281.93 and 597.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,281.93 and 597.95 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,281.93 = 597.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,281.93 = 597.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,281.93 × 597.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 766,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,530.04/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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