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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.17, 1,335.83 and 600.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.17, 1,335.83 and 600.14 is: 898.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.17 : 1,335.83 = 600.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.17/1,335.83 = 600.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.17x = 1,335.83 × 600.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.17x = 801,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,675.34/892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.57

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