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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 901.80 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 901.80 and 555.30 is: 833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 901.80 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/901.80 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 901.80 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 500,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,769.54/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.70

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