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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.47, 822.85 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.47, 822.85 and 532.51 is: 730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.47 : 822.85 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.47/822.85 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.47x = 822.85 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.47x = 438,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,175.85/599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.94

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