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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,339.31 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,339.31 and 600.50 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,339.31 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,339.31 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,339.31 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 804,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,260.50/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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