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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.25, 1,262.70 and 600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.25, 1,262.70 and 600.86 is: 828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.25 : 1,262.70 = 600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.25/1,262.70 = 600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.25x = 1,262.70 × 600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.25x = 758,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,702.92/915.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.96

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