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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 893.93 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 893.93 and 535.28 is: 797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 893.93 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/893.93 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 893.93 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 478,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,502.85/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.56

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