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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,262.62 and 600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,262.62 and 600.63 is: 828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,262.62 = 600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,262.62 = 600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,262.62 × 600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 758,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,367.45/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.54

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