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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.77, 827.08 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.77, 827.08 and 533.18 is: 735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.77 : 827.08 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.77/827.08 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.77x = 827.08 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.77x = 440,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,983.25/599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.25

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