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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 827.21 and 589.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 827.21 and 589.21 is: 812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 827.21 = 589.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/827.21 = 589.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 827.21 × 589.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 487,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,399.81/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.14

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