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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,387.26 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,387.26 and 600.03 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,387.26 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,387.26 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,387.26 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 832,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,387.68/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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