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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.56, 1,391.91 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.56, 1,391.91 and 600 is: 898.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.56 : 1,391.91 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.56/1,391.91 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.56x = 1,391.91 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.56x = 835,146
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,146/929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.43

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