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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.93, 1,256.31 and 599.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.93, 1,256.31 and 599.61 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.93 : 1,256.31 = 599.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.93/1,256.31 = 599.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.93x = 1,256.31 × 599.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.93x = 753,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,296.04/909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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