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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 895.46 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 895.46 and 575.56 is: 859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 895.46 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/895.46 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 895.46 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 515,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,390.96/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.19

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