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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,387.47 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,387.47 and 600.98 is: 899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,387.47 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,387.47 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,387.47 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 833,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,841.72/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.89

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