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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,283.04 and 598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,283.04 and 598.89 is: 826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,283.04 = 598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,283.04 = 598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,283.04 × 598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 768,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,399.83/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.52

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