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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 901.47 and 540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 901.47 and 540.41 is: 810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 901.47 = 540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/901.47 = 540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 901.47 × 540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 487,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,163.40/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.74

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