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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 827.94 and 543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 827.94 and 543.40 is: 749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 827.94 = 543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/827.94 = 543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 827.94 × 543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 449,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,902.60/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.79

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