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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.31, 1,281.85 and 598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.31, 1,281.85 and 598.15 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.31 : 1,281.85 = 598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.31/1,281.85 = 598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.31x = 1,281.85 × 598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.31x = 766,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,738.58/929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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