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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.95, 1,284.57 and 599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.95, 1,284.57 and 599.82 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.95 : 1,284.57 = 599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.95/1,284.57 = 599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.95x = 1,284.57 × 599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.95x = 770,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,510.78/930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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