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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 828.06 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 828.06 and 425.32 is: 587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 828.06 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/828.06 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 828.06 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 352,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,190.48/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.06

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