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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.12, 1,284.24 and 599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.12, 1,284.24 and 599.20 is: 826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.12 : 1,284.24 = 599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.12/1,284.24 = 599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.12x = 1,284.24 × 599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.12x = 769,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,516.61/931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.44

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