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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 899.41 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 899.41 and 529.62 is: 790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 899.41 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/899.41 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 899.41 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 476,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,345.52/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.59

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