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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 904.36 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 904.36 and 572.32 is: 862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 904.36 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/904.36 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 904.36 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 517,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,583.32/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.45

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