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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 901.20 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 901.20 and 569.36 is: 854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 901.20 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/901.20 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 901.20 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 513,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,107.23/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.98

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