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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.53, 988.61 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.53, 988.61 and 599.06 is: 825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.53 : 988.61 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.53/988.61 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.53x = 988.61 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.53x = 592,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,236.18/717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.39

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