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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 901.48 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 901.48 and 540.42 is: 810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 901.48 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/901.48 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 901.48 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 487,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,177.82/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.75

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