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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,266.61 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,266.61 and 600.29 is: 900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,266.61 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,266.61 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,266.61 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 760,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,333.32/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.34

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