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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.36, 900 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.36, 900 and 560.96 is: 842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.36 : 900 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.36/900 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.36x = 900 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.36x = 504,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,864.00/599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.34

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