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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 903.08 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 903.08 and 511.60 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 903.08 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/903.08 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 903.08 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 462,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,013.17/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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