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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 898.11 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 898.11 and 548.78 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 898.11 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/898.11 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 898.11 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 492,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,860.32/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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