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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.38, 1,282.12 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.38, 1,282.12 and 597.69 is: 824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.38 : 1,282.12 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.38/1,282.12 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.38x = 1,282.12 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.38x = 766,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,310.30/929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.54

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