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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,256.88 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,256.88 and 600.80 is: 828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,256.88 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,256.88 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,256.88 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 755,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,133.50/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.58

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