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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,234.82 and 600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,234.82 and 600.04 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,234.82 = 600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,234.82 = 600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,234.82 × 600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 740,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,936.72/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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