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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.34, 900.99 and 510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.34, 900.99 and 510.02 is: 764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.34 : 900.99 = 510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.34/900.99 = 510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.34x = 900.99 × 510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.34x = 459,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,522.92/601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.16

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