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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.77, 899.72 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.77, 899.72 and 546.98 is: 820.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.77 : 899.72 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.77/899.72 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.77x = 899.72 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.77x = 492,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,126.11/599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.53

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