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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.55, 1,283.89 and 599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.55, 1,283.89 and 599.16 is: 826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.55 : 1,283.89 = 599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.55/1,283.89 = 599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.55x = 1,283.89 × 599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.55x = 769,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,258.74/930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.68

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