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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 893.22 and 534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 893.22 and 534.82 is: 796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 893.22 = 534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/893.22 = 534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 893.22 × 534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 477,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,711.92/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.93

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