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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 854.91 and 600.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 854.91 and 600.95 is: 828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 854.91 = 600.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/854.91 = 600.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 854.91 × 600.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 513,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,758.16/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.48

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