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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 898.92 and 553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 898.92 and 553.94 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 898.92 = 553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/898.92 = 553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 898.92 × 553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 497,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,943.25/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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