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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 828.80 and 553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 828.80 and 553.40 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 828.80 = 553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/828.80 = 553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 828.80 × 553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 458,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,657.92/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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