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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 895.31 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 895.31 and 526.88 is: 786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 895.31 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/895.31 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 895.31 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 471,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,713.82/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.48

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