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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 898.02 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 898.02 and 552.60 is: 826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 898.02 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/898.02 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 898.02 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 496,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,245.85/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.91

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