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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 898.02 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 898.02 and 532.71 is: 796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 898.02 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/898.02 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 898.02 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 478,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,384.23/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.85

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