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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,282.95 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,282.95 and 598.80 is: 825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,282.95 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,282.95 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,282.95 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 768,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,230.46/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.73

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