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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 815.54 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 815.54 and 597.15 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 815.54 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/815.54 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 815.54 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 486,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,999.71/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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