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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 826.89 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 826.89 and 529.68 is: 730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 826.89 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/826.89 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 826.89 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 437,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,987.10/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.53

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