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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.84 and 521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.84 and 521.94 is: 782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.84 = 521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.84 = 521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.84 × 521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 469,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,140.55/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.92

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