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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,448.69 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,448.69 and 600.30 is: 899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,448.69 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,448.69 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,448.69 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 869,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,645.61/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.11

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