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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.75, 1,284.75 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.75, 1,284.75 and 595.20 is: 820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.75 : 1,284.75 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.75/1,284.75 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.75x = 1,284.75 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.75x = 764,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,690.25/931.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.71

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