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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 897.36 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 897.36 and 548.28 is: 821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 897.36 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/897.36 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 897.36 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 492,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,004.54/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.32

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