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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 826.11 and 526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 826.11 and 526.29 is: 724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 826.11 = 526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/826.11 = 526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 826.11 × 526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 434,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,773.43/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.51

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