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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.45, 1,283.88 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.45, 1,283.88 and 599.32 is: 826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.45 : 1,283.88 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.45/1,283.88 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.45x = 1,283.88 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.45x = 769,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,454.96/930.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.97

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