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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.80, 899.90 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.80, 899.90 and 535.28 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.80 : 899.90 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.80/899.90 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.80x = 899.90 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.80x = 481,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,698.47/599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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