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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 903.65 and 583.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 903.65 and 583.65 is: 878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 903.65 = 583.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/903.65 = 583.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 903.65 × 583.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 527,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,412.40/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.91

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