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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.10, 1,284.11 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.10, 1,284.11 and 599.12 is: 827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.10 : 1,284.11 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.10/1,284.11 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.10x = 1,284.11 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.10x = 769,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,329.56/930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.15

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