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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.80, 1,337.70 and 600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.80, 1,337.70 and 600.20 is: 900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.80 : 1,337.70 = 600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.80/1,337.70 = 600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.80x = 1,337.70 × 600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.80x = 802,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,887.54/891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.30

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