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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,226.85 and 600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,226.85 and 600.01 is: 896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,226.85 = 600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,226.85 = 600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,226.85 × 600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 736,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,116.95/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.24

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