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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 899.71 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 899.71 and 503.47 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 899.71 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/899.71 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 899.71 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 452,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,971.80/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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