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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.76, 1,285.20 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.76, 1,285.20 and 600 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.76 : 1,285.20 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.76/1,285.20 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.76x = 1,285.20 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.76x = 771,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,120/857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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