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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,262.40 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,262.40 and 600.70 is: 828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,262.40 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,262.40 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,262.40 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 758,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,323.68/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.73

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