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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.51, 1,316.49 and 600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.51, 1,316.49 and 600.60 is: 900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.51 : 1,316.49 = 600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.51/1,316.49 = 600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.51x = 1,316.49 × 600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.51x = 790,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,683.89/878.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.03

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