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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.35, 1,282.33 and 597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.35, 1,282.33 and 597.70 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.35 : 1,282.33 = 597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.35/1,282.33 = 597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.35x = 1,282.33 × 597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.35x = 766,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,448.64/929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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