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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 825.98 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 825.98 and 516.98 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 825.98 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/825.98 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 825.98 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 427,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,015.14/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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