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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.38, 898.50 and 550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.38, 898.50 and 550.78 is: 825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.38 : 898.50 = 550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.38/898.50 = 550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.38x = 898.50 × 550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.38x = 494,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,875.83/599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.65

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