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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.79, 1,152.56 and 599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.79, 1,152.56 and 599.33 is: 826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.79 : 1,152.56 = 599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.79/1,152.56 = 599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.79x = 1,152.56 × 599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.79x = 690,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,768.16/835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.49

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