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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.68, 1,203.91 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.68, 1,203.91 and 600.16 is: 897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.68 : 1,203.91 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.68/1,203.91 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.68x = 1,203.91 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.68x = 722,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,539.75/804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.92

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