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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,262.36 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,262.36 and 600.05 is: 900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.52 : 1,262.36 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.52/1,262.36 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.52x = 1,262.36 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.52x = 757,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,469.81/841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.13

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