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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,264.16 and 600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,264.16 and 600.06 is: 899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,264.16 = 600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,264.16 = 600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,264.16 × 600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 758,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,571.85/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.34

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