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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.17, 1,388.57 and 600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.17, 1,388.57 and 600.90 is: 901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.17 : 1,388.57 = 600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.17/1,388.57 = 600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.17x = 1,388.57 × 600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.17x = 834,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,388.71/925.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.88

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