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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 827.69 and 568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 827.69 and 568.85 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 827.69 = 568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/827.69 = 568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 827.69 × 568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 470,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,824.47/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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