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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 902.02 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 902.02 and 504.55 is: 757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 902.02 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/902.02 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 902.02 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 455,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,114.19/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.43

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