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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 827.37 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 827.37 and 516.72 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 827.37 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/827.37 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 827.37 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 427,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,518.02/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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