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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 894.59 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 894.59 and 535.75 is: 798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 894.59 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/894.59 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 894.59 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 479,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,276.59/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.30

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