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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.89, 1,285.00 and 599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.89, 1,285.00 and 599.73 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.89 : 1,285.00 = 599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.89/1,285.00 = 599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.89x = 1,285.00 × 599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.89x = 770,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,651.55/930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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