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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.90, 901.06 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.90, 901.06 and 529.43 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.90 : 901.06 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.90/901.06 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.90x = 901.06 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.90x = 477,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,042.37/599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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