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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.23, 1,284.91 and 599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.23, 1,284.91 and 599.59 is: 827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.23 : 1,284.91 = 599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.23/1,284.91 = 599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.23x = 1,284.91 × 599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.23x = 770,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,414.26/931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.31

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