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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,256.76 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,256.76 and 600 is: 827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,256.76 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,256.76 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,256.76 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 754,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,056/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.69

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