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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.95, 1,283.19 and 598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.95, 1,283.19 and 598.82 is: 826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.95 : 1,283.19 = 598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.95/1,283.19 = 598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.95x = 1,283.19 × 598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.95x = 768,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,399.84/929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.29

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