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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.50, 1,264.92 and 600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.50, 1,264.92 and 600.40 is: 901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.50 : 1,264.92 = 600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.50/1,264.92 = 600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.50x = 1,264.92 × 600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.50x = 759,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,457.97/842.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.43

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