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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.15, 1,285.28 and 599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.15, 1,285.28 and 599.58 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.15 : 1,285.28 = 599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.15/1,285.28 = 599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.15x = 1,285.28 × 599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.15x = 770,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,618.76/931.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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