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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.76, 1,284.08 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.76, 1,284.08 and 599.12 is: 826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.76 : 1,284.08 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.76/1,284.08 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.76x = 1,284.08 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.76x = 769,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,318.01/930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.55

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