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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.92, 836.10 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.92, 836.10 and 599.24 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.92 : 836.10 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.92/836.10 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.92x = 836.10 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.92x = 501,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,024.56/606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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