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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.20, 1,282.82 and 598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.20, 1,282.82 and 598.04 is: 824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.20 : 1,282.82 = 598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.20/1,282.82 = 598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.20x = 1,282.82 × 598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.20x = 767,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,177.67/930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.74

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