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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,282.50 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,282.50 and 598.32 is: 825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,282.50 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,282.50 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,282.50 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 767,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,346.12/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.59

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