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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 899.59 and 527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 899.59 and 527.34 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 899.59 = 527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/899.59 = 527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 899.59 × 527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 474,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,389.79/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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