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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 895.56 and 547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 895.56 and 547.36 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 895.56 = 547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/895.56 = 547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 895.56 × 547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 490,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,189.43/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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