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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.83, 897.67 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.83, 897.67 and 548.56 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.83 : 897.67 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.83/897.67 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.83x = 897.67 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.83x = 492,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,425.86/599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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