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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 902.16 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 902.16 and 583.62 is: 876.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 902.16 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/902.16 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 902.16 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 526,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,518.62/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.61

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