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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 825.21 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 825.21 and 525.18 is: 723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 825.21 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/825.21 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 825.21 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 433,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,383.79/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.14

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