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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 894.14 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 894.14 and 556.24 is: 830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 894.14 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/894.14 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 894.14 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 497,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,356.43/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.27

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