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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 984.03 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 984.03 and 599.88 is: 823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 984.03 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/984.03 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 984.03 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 590,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,299.92/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.84

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