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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 827.06 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 827.06 and 561.48 is: 773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 827.06 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/827.06 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 827.06 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 464,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,377.65/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.29

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