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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.13, 1,286.09 and 600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.13, 1,286.09 and 600.28 is: 828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.13 : 1,286.09 = 600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.13/1,286.09 = 600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.13x = 1,286.09 × 600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.13x = 772,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,011.10/932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.23

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