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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,085.16 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,085.16 and 600.13 is: 827.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,085.16 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,085.16 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,085.16 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 651,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,237.07/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.24

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