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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.71, 898.92 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.71, 898.92 and 209.56 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.71 : 898.92 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.71/898.92 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.71x = 898.92 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.71x = 188,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,377.68/599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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