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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 826.48 and 520.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 826.48 and 520.33 is: 717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 826.48 = 520.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/826.48 = 520.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 826.48 × 520.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 430,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,042.34/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.80

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