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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 899.32 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 899.32 and 555.76 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 899.32 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/899.32 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 899.32 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 499,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,806.08/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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