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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 1,051.90 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 1,051.90 and 599.56 is: 898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 1,051.90 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/1,051.90 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 1,051.90 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 630,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,677.16/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.86

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