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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 900.72 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 900.72 and 550.13 is: 824.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 900.72 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/900.72 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 900.72 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 495,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,508.59/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.63

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