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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 824.44 and 585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 824.44 and 585.26 is: 803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 824.44 = 585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/824.44 = 585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 824.44 × 585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 482,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,511.75/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.20

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