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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.25, 1,284.50 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.25, 1,284.50 and 600.09 is: 827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.25 : 1,284.50 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.25/1,284.50 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.25x = 1,284.50 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.25x = 770,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,812.60/931.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.72

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