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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 826.97 and 568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 826.97 and 568.35 is: 784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 826.97 = 568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/826.97 = 568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 826.97 × 568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 470,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,005.56/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.60

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