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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.00, 1,285.98 and 600.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.00, 1,285.98 and 600.39 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.00 : 1,285.98 = 600.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.00/1,285.98 = 600.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.00x = 1,285.98 × 600.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.00x = 772,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,089.53/932.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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