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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.50, 1,339.29 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.50, 1,339.29 and 600.18 is: 900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.50 : 1,339.29 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.50/1,339.29 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.50x = 1,339.29 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.50x = 803,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,815.07/892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.63

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