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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,263.22 and 600.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,263.22 and 600.77 is: 829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,263.22 = 600.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,263.22 = 600.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,263.22 × 600.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 758,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,907.27/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.45

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