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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 899.21 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 899.21 and 503.37 is: 753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 899.21 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/899.21 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 899.21 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 452,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,636.60/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.45

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