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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 895.29 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 895.29 and 554.25 is: 826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 895.29 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/895.29 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 895.29 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 496,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,214.48/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.82

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