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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,284.54 and 599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,284.54 and 599 is: 826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,284.54 = 599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,284.54 = 599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,284.54 × 599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 769,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,439.46/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.86

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