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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,285.67 and 600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,285.67 and 600.02 is: 828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,285.67 = 600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,285.67 = 600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,285.67 × 600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 771,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,427.71/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.58

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