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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 896.85 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 896.85 and 534.30 is: 799.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 896.85 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/896.85 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 896.85 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 479,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,186.96/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.84

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