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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.57, 1,257.11 and 600.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.57, 1,257.11 and 600.97 is: 829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.57 : 1,257.11 = 600.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.57/1,257.11 = 600.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.57x = 1,257.11 × 600.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.57x = 755,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,485.40/910.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.68

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