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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,248.15 and 600.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,248.15 and 600.07 is: 900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,248.15 = 600.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,248.15 = 600.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,248.15 × 600.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 748,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,976.38/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.48

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