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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 901.91 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 901.91 and 514.63 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 901.91 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/901.91 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 901.91 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 464,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,148.37/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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