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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 826.19 and 572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 826.19 and 572.84 is: 790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 826.19 = 572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/826.19 = 572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 826.19 × 572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 473,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,274.68/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.09

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