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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 895.92 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 895.92 and 555.28 is: 830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 895.92 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/895.92 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 895.92 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 497,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,486.46/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.47

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