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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.00, 1,338.47 and 600.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.00, 1,338.47 and 600.14 is: 899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.00 : 1,338.47 = 600.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.00/1,338.47 = 600.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.00x = 1,338.47 × 600.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.00x = 803,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,269.73/893.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.52

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