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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.26, 1,283.50 and 599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.26, 1,283.50 and 599.14 is: 826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.26 : 1,283.50 = 599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.26/1,283.50 = 599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.26x = 1,283.50 × 599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.26x = 768,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,996.19/930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.65

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