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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 893.10 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 893.10 and 534.75 is: 796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 893.10 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/893.10 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 893.10 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 477,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,587.40/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.81

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