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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 898.09 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 898.09 and 526.34 is: 788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 898.09 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/898.09 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 898.09 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 472,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,700.69/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.02

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