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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 899.20 and 528.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 899.20 and 528.73 is: 792.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 899.20 = 528.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/899.20 = 528.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 899.20 × 528.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 475,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,434.02/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.38

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