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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,387.28 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,387.28 and 600.49 is: 899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,387.28 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,387.28 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,387.28 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 833,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,044.76/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.51

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