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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.77, 1,283.07 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.77, 1,283.07 and 598.20 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.77 : 1,283.07 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.77/1,283.07 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.77x = 1,283.07 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.77x = 767,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,529.48/929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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