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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,229.68 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,229.68 and 600.24 is: 899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,229.68 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,229.68 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,229.68 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 738,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,103.12/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.51

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