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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.88, 1,284.19 and 599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.88, 1,284.19 and 599.19 is: 826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.88 : 1,284.19 = 599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.88/1,284.19 = 599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.88x = 1,284.19 × 599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.88x = 769,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,473.81/930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.61

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