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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.76 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.76 and 579.04 is: 799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.76 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.76 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.76 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 479,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,306.15/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.27

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