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