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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.00, 825.92 and 555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.00, 825.92 and 555.26 is: 765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.00 : 825.92 = 555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.00/825.92 = 555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.00x = 825.92 × 555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.00x = 458,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,599.63/599.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.61

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