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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 844.26 and 599.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 844.26 and 599.85 is: 833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 844.26 = 599.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/844.26 = 599.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 844.26 × 599.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 506,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,429.36/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.51

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