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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.23, 895.16 and 541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.23, 895.16 and 541.91 is: 808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.23 : 895.16 = 541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.23/895.16 = 541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.23x = 895.16 × 541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.23x = 485,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,088.97/600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.18

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