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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,312.10 and 600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,312.10 and 600.64 is: 900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,312.10 = 600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,312.10 = 600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,312.10 × 600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 788,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,099.74/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.46

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