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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901.88 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901.88 and 599.92 is: 900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901.88 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901.88 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901.88 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 541,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,055.85/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.50

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