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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.43, 899.90 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.43, 899.90 and 571.74 is: 858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.43 : 899.90 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.43/899.90 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.43x = 899.90 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.43x = 514,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,508.83/599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.33

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