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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.92, 1,264.04 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.92, 1,264.04 and 601.20 is: 829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.92 : 1,264.04 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.92/1,264.04 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.92x = 1,264.04 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.92x = 759,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,940.85/915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.70

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