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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.69, 1,282.56 and 597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.69, 1,282.56 and 597.99 is: 824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.69 : 1,282.56 = 597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.69/1,282.56 = 597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.69x = 1,282.56 × 597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.69x = 766,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,958.05/929.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.96

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