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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 826.26 and 549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 826.26 and 549.20 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 826.26 = 549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/826.26 = 549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 826.26 × 549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 453,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,781.99/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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