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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 825.73 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 825.73 and 516.63 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 825.73 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/825.73 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 825.73 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 426,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,594.31/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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