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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,338.75 and 600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,338.75 and 600.99 is: 901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,338.75 = 600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,338.75 = 600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,338.75 × 600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 804,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,575.36/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.67

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