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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.21, 899.30 and 529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.21, 899.30 and 529.99 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.21 : 899.30 = 529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.21/899.30 = 529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.21x = 899.30 × 529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.21x = 476,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,620.01/599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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