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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 899.75 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 899.75 and 529.88 is: 795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 899.75 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/899.75 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 899.75 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 476,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,756.36/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.75

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