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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.49, 1,282.99 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.49, 1,282.99 and 597.92 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.49 : 1,282.99 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.49/1,282.99 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.49x = 1,282.99 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.49x = 767,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,121.91/929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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