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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 896.99 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 896.99 and 528 is: 788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 896.99 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/896.99 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 896.99 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 473,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,608.08/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.16

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