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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 825.72 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 825.72 and 583.04 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 825.72 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/825.72 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 825.72 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 481,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,427.79/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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