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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 825.58 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 825.58 and 585.90 is: 806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 825.58 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/825.58 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 825.58 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 483,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,708.05/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.79

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