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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.24, 1,249.26 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.24, 1,249.26 and 600.09 is: 896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.24 : 1,249.26 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.24/1,249.26 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.24x = 1,249.26 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.24x = 749,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,668.43/836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.48

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