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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 895.82 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 895.82 and 555.02 is: 828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 895.82 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/895.82 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 895.82 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 497,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,198.02/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.48

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