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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.55, 899.07 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.55, 899.07 and 542.90 is: 812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.55 : 899.07 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.55/899.07 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.55x = 899.07 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.55x = 488,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,105.31/600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.77

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