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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.36, 1,411.32 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.36, 1,411.32 and 600.08 is: 899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.36 : 1,411.32 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.36/1,411.32 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.36x = 1,411.32 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.36x = 846,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,904.91/941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.66

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