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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 899.55 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 899.55 and 545.70 is: 818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 899.55 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/899.55 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 899.55 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 490,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,884.44/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.55

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