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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.65, 1,385.24 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.65, 1,385.24 and 600.03 is: 897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.65 : 1,385.24 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.65/1,385.24 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.65x = 1,385.24 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.65x = 831,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,182.56/925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.94

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