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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.82, 1,284.50 and 599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.82, 1,284.50 and 599.58 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.82 : 1,284.50 = 599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.82/1,284.50 = 599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.82x = 1,284.50 × 599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.82x = 770,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,160.51/930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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