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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,283.31 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,283.31 and 599.06 is: 826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,283.31 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,283.31 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,283.31 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 768,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,782.90/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.88

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