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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 897.57 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 897.57 and 522.30 is: 782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 897.57 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/897.57 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 897.57 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 468,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,800.81/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.51

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