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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.94, 1,286.36 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.94, 1,286.36 and 600.36 is: 828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.94 : 1,286.36 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.94/1,286.36 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.94x = 1,286.36 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.94x = 772,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,273.52/931.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.67

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