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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.41, 1,159.17 and 599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.41, 1,159.17 and 599.49 is: 899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.41 : 1,159.17 = 599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.41/1,159.17 = 599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.41x = 1,159.17 × 599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.41x = 694,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,910.82/772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.67

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