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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.29, 1,284.67 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.29, 1,284.67 and 599.30 is: 827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.29 : 1,284.67 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.29/1,284.67 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.29x = 1,284.67 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.29x = 769,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,902.73/930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.59

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