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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.13, 1,262.10 and 600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.13, 1,262.10 and 600.04 is: 827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.13 : 1,262.10 = 600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.13/1,262.10 = 600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.13x = 1,262.10 × 600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.13x = 757,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,310.48/915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.54

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