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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 826.98 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 826.98 and 563.44 is: 775.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 826.98 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/826.98 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 826.98 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 465,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,953.61/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.97

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