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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 1,073.40 and 600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 1,073.40 and 600.60 is: 898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 1,073.40 = 600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/1,073.40 = 600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 1,073.40 × 600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 644,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,684.04/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.65

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