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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 898.45 and 528.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 898.45 and 528.23 is: 791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 898.45 = 528.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/898.45 = 528.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 898.45 × 528.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 474,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,588.24/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.63

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