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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,192.15 and 600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,192.15 and 600.69 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,192.15 = 600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,192.15 = 600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,192.15 × 600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 716,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,112.58/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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