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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.84, 1,263.33 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.84, 1,263.33 and 601.29 is: 829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.84 : 1,263.33 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.84/1,263.33 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.84x = 1,263.33 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.84x = 759,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,627.70/915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.43

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