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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.59, 1,362.55 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.59, 1,362.55 and 600.68 is: 899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.59 : 1,362.55 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.59/1,362.55 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.59x = 1,362.55 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.59x = 818,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,456.53/909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.81

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