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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.89, 1,028.66 and 600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.89, 1,028.66 and 600.20 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.89 : 1,028.66 = 600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.89/1,028.66 = 600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.89x = 1,028.66 × 600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.89x = 617,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,393.59/747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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