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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.87, 1,261.52 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.87, 1,261.52 and 600.03 is: 827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.87 : 1,261.52 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.87/1,261.52 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.87x = 1,261.52 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.87x = 756,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,943.54/914.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.38

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