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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 827.64 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 827.64 and 425.32 is: 587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 827.64 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/827.64 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 827.64 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 352,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,011.84/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.12

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