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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,281.88 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,281.88 and 598.14 is: 824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,281.88 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,281.88 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,281.88 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 766,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,735.80/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.72

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