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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.99, 1,395.81 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.99, 1,395.81 and 600.13 is: 901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.99 : 1,395.81 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.99/1,395.81 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.99x = 1,395.81 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.99x = 837,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,667.46/928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.70

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