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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,257.42 and 600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,257.42 and 600.92 is: 829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,257.42 = 600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,257.42 = 600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,257.42 × 600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 755,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,608.83/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.43

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