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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.99, 1,222.61 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.99, 1,222.61 and 600.03 is: 897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.99 : 1,222.61 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.99/1,222.61 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.99x = 1,222.61 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.99x = 733,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,599.68/816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.93

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