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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,140.96 and 600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,140.96 and 600.27 is: 898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,140.96 = 600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,140.96 = 600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,140.96 × 600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 684,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,884.06/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.48

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