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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 899.82 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 899.82 and 513.42 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 899.82 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/899.82 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 899.82 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 461,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,985.58/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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