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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.87, 899.91 and 531.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.87, 899.91 and 531.77 is: 797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.87 : 899.91 = 531.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.87/899.91 = 531.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.87x = 899.91 × 531.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.87x = 478,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,540.64/599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.74

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