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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 837.24 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 837.24 and 599.30 is: 826.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 837.24 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/837.24 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 837.24 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 501,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,757.93/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.07

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