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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 826.02 and 512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 826.02 and 512.36 is: 705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 826.02 = 512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/826.02 = 512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 826.02 × 512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 423,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,219.61/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.51

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