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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 827.22 and 575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 827.22 and 575.96 is: 795.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 827.22 = 575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/827.22 = 575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 827.22 × 575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 476,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,445.63/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.08

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