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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.07, 1,282.39 and 598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.07, 1,282.39 and 598.51 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.07 : 1,282.39 = 598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.07/1,282.39 = 598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.07x = 1,282.39 × 598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.07x = 767,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,523.24/930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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