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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.68, 1,286.10 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.68, 1,286.10 and 600.12 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.68 : 1,286.10 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.68/1,286.10 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.68x = 1,286.10 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.68x = 771,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,814.33/931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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