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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 899.50 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 899.50 and 554.10 is: 832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 899.50 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/899.50 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 899.50 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 498,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,412.95/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.08

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