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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,235.10 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,235.10 and 600.16 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,235.10 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,235.10 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,235.10 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 741,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,257.62/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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