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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.37, 1,263.50 and 600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.37, 1,263.50 and 600.10 is: 828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.37 : 1,263.50 = 600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.37/1,263.50 = 600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.37x = 1,263.50 × 600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.37x = 758,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,226.35/915.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.33

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