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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.01, 1,234.31 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.01, 1,234.31 and 600.68 is: 828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.01 : 1,234.31 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.01/1,234.31 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.01x = 1,234.31 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.01x = 741,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,425.41/895.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.40

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