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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,263.09 and 600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,263.09 and 600.76 is: 829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,263.09 = 600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,263.09 = 600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,263.09 × 600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 758,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,813.95/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.02

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