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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.07, 1,285.15 and 600.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.07, 1,285.15 and 600.51 is: 827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.07 : 1,285.15 = 600.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.07/1,285.15 = 600.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.07x = 1,285.15 × 600.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.07x = 771,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,745.43/932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.99

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