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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.12 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.12 and 517.32 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.12 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.12 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.12 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 465,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,650.08/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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