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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.41, 1,263.36 and 600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.41, 1,263.36 and 600.93 is: 829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.41 : 1,263.36 = 600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.41/1,263.36 = 600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.41x = 1,263.36 × 600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.41x = 759,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,184.61/915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.34

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