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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.64, 1,286.04 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.64, 1,286.04 and 600.48 is: 828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.64 : 1,286.04 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.64/1,286.04 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.64x = 1,286.04 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.64x = 772,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,241.30/931.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.91

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