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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 899.52 and 576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 899.52 and 576.96 is: 864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 899.52 = 576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/899.52 = 576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 899.52 × 576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 518,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,987.06/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.98

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