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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 897.96 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 897.96 and 530.94 is: 794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 897.96 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/897.96 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 897.96 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 476,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,762.88/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.34

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