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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 899.76 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 899.76 and 535.32 is: 802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 899.76 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/899.76 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 899.76 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 481,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,659.52/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.23

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