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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 828.14 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 828.14 and 501.64 is: 691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 828.14 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/828.14 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 828.14 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 415,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,428.15/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.39

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