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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.84, 1,312.27 and 600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.84, 1,312.27 and 600.10 is: 900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.84 : 1,312.27 = 600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.84/1,312.27 = 600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.84x = 1,312.27 × 600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.84x = 787,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,493.23/874.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.16

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