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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 826.08 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 826.08 and 597.12 is: 820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 826.08 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/826.08 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 826.08 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 493,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,267.55/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.92

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