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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 899.42 and 536.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 899.42 and 536.00 is: 803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 899.42 = 536.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/899.42 = 536.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 899.42 × 536.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 482,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,081.94/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.01

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