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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.40, 1,283.82 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.40, 1,283.82 and 599.28 is: 826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.40 : 1,283.82 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.40/1,283.82 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.40x = 1,283.82 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.40x = 769,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,367.65/930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.92

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