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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,262.49 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,262.49 and 600.29 is: 828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,262.49 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,262.49 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,262.49 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 757,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,860.12/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.48

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