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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 826.94 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 826.94 and 590.45 is: 814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 826.94 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/826.94 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 826.94 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 488,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,264.06/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.37

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