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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,283.77 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,283.77 and 599.51 is: 826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,283.77 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,283.77 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,283.77 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 769,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,632.95/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.61

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