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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 899.22 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 899.22 and 577.35 is: 865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 899.22 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/899.22 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 899.22 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 519,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,164.67/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.09

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