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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,266.22 and 600.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,266.22 and 600.41 is: 899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,266.22 = 600.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,266.22 = 600.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,266.22 × 600.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 760,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,251.15/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.60

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