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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.73, 1,263.27 and 600.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.73, 1,263.27 and 600.87 is: 828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.73 : 1,263.27 = 600.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.73/1,263.27 = 600.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.73x = 1,263.27 × 600.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.73x = 759,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,054.73/915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.91

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