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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,265.31 and 600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,265.31 and 600.25 is: 899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,265.31 = 600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,265.31 = 600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,265.31 × 600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 759,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,502.33/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.63

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