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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 836.22 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 836.22 and 599.01 is: 821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 836.22 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/836.22 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 836.22 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 500,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,904.14/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.25

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