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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.82, 1,338 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.82, 1,338 and 600.49 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.82 : 1,338 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.82/1,338 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.82x = 1,338 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.82x = 803,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,455.62/891.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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