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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 899.61 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 899.61 and 549.78 is: 823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 899.61 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/899.61 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 899.61 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 494,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,587.59/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.57

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