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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 829.44 and 548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 829.44 and 548.03 is: 756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 829.44 = 548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/829.44 = 548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 829.44 × 548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 454,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,560.08/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.48

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