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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 898.17 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 898.17 and 526.62 is: 787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 898.17 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/898.17 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 898.17 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 472,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,992.31/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.89

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