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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 896.03 and 555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 896.03 and 555.15 is: 828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 896.03 = 555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/896.03 = 555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 896.03 × 555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 497,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,433.72/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.72

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