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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 832.44 and 600.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 832.44 and 600.78 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 832.44 = 600.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/832.44 = 600.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 832.44 × 600.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 500,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,113.30/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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