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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.43, 1,282.02 and 597.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.43, 1,282.02 and 597.75 is: 824.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.43 : 1,282.02 = 597.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.43/1,282.02 = 597.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.43x = 1,282.02 × 597.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.43x = 766,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,327.46/929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.51

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