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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.46, 1,263.74 and 600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.46, 1,263.74 and 600.73 is: 829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.46 : 1,263.74 = 600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.46/1,263.74 = 600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.46x = 1,263.74 × 600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.46x = 759,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,160.37/915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.27

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