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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 901.31 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 901.31 and 557.13 is: 835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 901.31 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/901.31 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 901.31 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 502,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,146.84/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.70

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