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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.62, 826.73 and 500.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.62, 826.73 and 500.18 is: 689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.62 : 826.73 = 500.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.62/826.73 = 500.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.62x = 826.73 × 500.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.62x = 413,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,515.69/599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.63

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