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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 896.99 and 514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 896.99 and 514.18 is: 767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 896.99 = 514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/896.99 = 514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 896.99 × 514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 461,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,214.32/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.64

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