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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 828.79 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 828.79 and 391.01 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 828.79 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/828.79 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 828.79 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 324,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,066.27/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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