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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,284.72 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,284.72 and 599.52 is: 827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,284.72 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,284.72 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,284.72 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 770,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,215.33/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.25

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