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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.50, 1,470.39 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.50, 1,470.39 and 599.76 is: 827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.50 : 1,470.39 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.50/1,470.39 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.50x = 1,470.39 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.50x = 881,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,881.11/1,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.67

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