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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 825.30 and 516.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 825.30 and 516.93 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 825.30 = 516.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/825.30 = 516.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 825.30 × 516.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 426,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,622.33/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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