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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 901.96 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 901.96 and 573.12 is: 860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 901.96 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/901.96 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 901.96 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 516,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,931.32/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.38

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