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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 896.97 and 494.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 896.97 and 494.15 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 896.97 = 494.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/896.97 = 494.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 896.97 × 494.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 443,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,240.14/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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