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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 897.71 and 527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 897.71 and 527.73 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 897.71 = 527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/897.71 = 527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 897.71 × 527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 473,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,745.86/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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