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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,282.64 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,282.64 and 598.44 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,282.64 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,282.64 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,282.64 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 767,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,583.08/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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