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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 894.72 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 894.72 and 554.08 is: 826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 894.72 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/894.72 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 894.72 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 495,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,746.46/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.02

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