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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.60, 1,283.42 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.60, 1,283.42 and 598.62 is: 826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.60 : 1,283.42 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.60/1,283.42 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.60x = 1,283.42 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.60x = 768,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,274.68/929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.46

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