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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 906.02 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 906.02 and 534.62 is: 802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 906.02 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/906.02 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 906.02 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 484,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,375.08/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.50

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