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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.67, 1,233.75 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.67, 1,233.75 and 600.49 is: 829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.67 : 1,233.75 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.67/1,233.75 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.67x = 1,233.75 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.67x = 740,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,854.54/893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.00

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