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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.95, 1,285.95 and 600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.95, 1,285.95 and 600.82 is: 829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.95 : 1,285.95 = 600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.95/1,285.95 = 600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.95x = 1,285.95 × 600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.95x = 772,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,624.48/931.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.04

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