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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,147.14 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,147.14 and 600.12 is: 900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,147.14 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,147.14 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,147.14 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 688,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,421.66/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.89

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