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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.78, 903.58 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.78, 903.58 and 499.72 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.78 : 903.58 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.78/903.58 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.78x = 903.58 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.78x = 451,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,537.00/601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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