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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 827.72 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 827.72 and 425.44 is: 586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 827.72 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/827.72 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 827.72 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 352,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,145.20/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.91

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