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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,285.38 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,285.38 and 600.80 is: 828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,285.38 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,285.38 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,285.38 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 772,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,256.30/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.21

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