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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.10, 1,083.70 and 599.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.10, 1,083.70 and 599.99 is: 826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.10 : 1,083.70 = 599.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.10/1,083.70 = 599.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.10x = 1,083.70 × 599.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.10x = 650,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,209.16/787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.08

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