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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.17, 1,339.53 and 600.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.17, 1,339.53 and 600.51 is: 900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.17 : 1,339.53 = 600.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.17/1,339.53 = 600.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.17x = 1,339.53 × 600.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.17x = 804,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,401.16/893.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.61

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