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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.17 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.17 and 534.25 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.17 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.17 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.17 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 441,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,915.57/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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