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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 829.50 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 829.50 and 547.48 is: 756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 829.50 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/829.50 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 829.50 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 454,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,134.66/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.73

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