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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 828.73 and 548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 828.73 and 548.98 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 828.73 = 548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/828.73 = 548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 828.73 × 548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 454,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,954.81/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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