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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.18, 1,269.75 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.18, 1,269.75 and 600 is: 899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.18 : 1,269.75 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.18/1,269.75 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.18x = 1,269.75 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.18x = 761,850
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,850/847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.28

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