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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.30, 1,388.43 and 600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.30, 1,388.43 and 600.82 is: 901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.30 : 1,388.43 = 600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.30/1,388.43 = 600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.30x = 1,388.43 × 600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.30x = 834,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,196.51/925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.54

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