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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 899.92 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 899.92 and 503.84 is: 754.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 899.92 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/899.92 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 899.92 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 453,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,415.69/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.81

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