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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,285.98 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,285.98 and 600.18 is: 827.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,285.98 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,285.98 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,285.98 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 771,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,819.48/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.88

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