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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 829.32 and 573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 829.32 and 573.52 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 829.32 = 573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/829.32 = 573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 829.32 × 573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 475,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,631.61/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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