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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 826.59 and 544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 826.59 and 544.69 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 826.59 = 544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/826.59 = 544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 826.59 × 544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 450,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,235.31/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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