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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 894.33 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 894.33 and 554.02 is: 826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 894.33 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/894.33 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 894.33 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 495,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,474.47/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.99

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