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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 902.34 and 523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 902.34 and 523.10 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 902.34 = 523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/902.34 = 523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 902.34 × 523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 472,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,009.54/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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