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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.43, 901.40 and 572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.43, 901.40 and 572.74 is: 859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.43 : 901.40 = 572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.43/901.40 = 572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.43x = 901.40 × 572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.43x = 516,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,267.84/600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.83

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