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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.86, 1,386.90 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.86, 1,386.90 and 600.24 is: 899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.86 : 1,386.90 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.86/1,386.90 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.86x = 1,386.90 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.86x = 832,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,472.86/925.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.13

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