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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 898.20 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 898.20 and 527.28 is: 790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 898.20 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/898.20 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 898.20 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 473,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,602.90/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.29

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