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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 901.12 and 591.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 901.12 and 591.31 is: 887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 901.12 = 591.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/901.12 = 591.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 901.12 × 591.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 532,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,836.76/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.03

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