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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.92, 1,386.26 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.92, 1,386.26 and 600.96 is: 829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.92 : 1,386.26 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.92/1,386.26 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.92x = 1,386.26 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.92x = 833,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,086.81/1,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.01

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