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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.71, 1,282.27 and 598.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.71, 1,282.27 and 598.17 is: 825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.71 : 1,282.27 = 598.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.71/1,282.27 = 598.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.71x = 1,282.27 × 598.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.71x = 767,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,015.45/929.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.01

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