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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 903.45 and 511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 903.45 and 511.85 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 903.45 = 511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/903.45 = 511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 903.45 × 511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 462,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,430.88/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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