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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.43, 1,264.72 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.43, 1,264.72 and 600.57 is: 829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.43 : 1,264.72 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.43/1,264.72 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.43x = 1,264.72 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.43x = 759,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,552.89/915.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.73

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