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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 825.76 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 825.76 and 515.90 is: 711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 825.76 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/825.76 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 825.76 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 426,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,009.58/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.04

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