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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 897.19 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 897.19 and 528.13 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 897.19 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/897.19 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 897.19 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 473,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,828.47/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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