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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 896.47 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 896.47 and 506.07 is: 757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 896.47 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/896.47 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 896.47 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 453,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,677.83/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.37

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