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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,311.55 and 600.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,311.55 and 600.77 is: 900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,311.55 = 600.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,311.55 = 600.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,311.55 × 600.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 787,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,939.89/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.87

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