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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,334.07 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,334.07 and 600.75 is: 900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,334.07 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,334.07 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,334.07 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 801,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,442.55/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.58

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