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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 894.20 and 526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 894.20 and 526.13 is: 785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 894.20 = 526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/894.20 = 526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 894.20 × 526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 470,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,458.34/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.37

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