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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.62, 1,285.37 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.62, 1,285.37 and 600.16 is: 828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.62 : 1,285.37 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.62/1,285.37 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.62x = 1,285.37 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.62x = 771,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,426.11/931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.05

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