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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 896.57 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 896.57 and 555.53 is: 829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 896.57 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/896.57 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 896.57 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 498,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,064.27/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.24

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