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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.33, 1,408.38 and 600.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.33, 1,408.38 and 600.65 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.33 : 1,408.38 = 600.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.33/1,408.38 = 600.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.33x = 1,408.38 × 600.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.33x = 845,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,942.07/1,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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