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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,235.93 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,235.93 and 600.84 is: 829.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,235.93 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,235.93 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,235.93 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 742,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,593.18/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.46

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