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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 899.40 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 899.40 and 528.80 is: 791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 899.40 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/899.40 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 899.40 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 475,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,602.72/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.62

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