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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.60, 1,266.97 and 600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.60, 1,266.97 and 600.91 is: 900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.60 : 1,266.97 = 600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.60/1,266.97 = 600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.60x = 1,266.97 × 600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.60x = 761,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,334.94/845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.35

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