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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 1,053.40 and 599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 1,053.40 and 599.59 is: 900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 1,053.40 = 599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/1,053.40 = 599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 1,053.40 × 599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 631,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,608.11/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.18

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