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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.06, 1,245.98 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.06, 1,245.98 and 600.96 is: 897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.06 : 1,245.98 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.06/1,245.98 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.06x = 1,245.98 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.06x = 748,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,781.14/834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.75

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