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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 895.82 and 557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 895.82 and 557.25 is: 831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 895.82 = 557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/895.82 = 557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 895.82 × 557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 499,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,189.55/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.88

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