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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,263.09 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,263.09 and 600.50 is: 828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,263.09 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,263.09 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,263.09 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 758,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,485.55/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.60

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