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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 900 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 900 and 536.16 is: 802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 900 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/900 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 900 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 482,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,544/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.96

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