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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,339.13 and 600.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,339.13 and 600.59 is: 900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,339.13 = 600.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,339.13 = 600.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,339.13 × 600.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 804,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,268.09/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.19

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