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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 898.17 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 898.17 and 513.12 is: 767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 898.17 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/898.17 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 898.17 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 460,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,868.99/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.35

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