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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 899.24 and 549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 899.24 and 549.53 is: 823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 899.24 = 549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/899.24 = 549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 899.24 × 549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 494,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,152.11/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.20

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