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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 827.62 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 827.62 and 518.02 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 827.62 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/827.62 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 827.62 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 428,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,720.35/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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