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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 900.02 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 900.02 and 540.78 is: 809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 900.02 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/900.02 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 900.02 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 486,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,712.82/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.95

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