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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,360.35 and 600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,360.35 and 600.90 is: 899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,360.35 = 600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,360.35 = 600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,360.35 × 600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 817,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,434.32/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.56

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