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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.82, 1,284.34 and 599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.82, 1,284.34 and 599.20 is: 826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.82 : 1,284.34 = 599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.82/1,284.34 = 599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.82x = 1,284.34 × 599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.82x = 769,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,576.53/930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.77

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