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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 901.92 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 901.92 and 546 is: 822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 901.92 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/901.92 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 901.92 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 492,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,448.32/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.06

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