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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 836.91 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 836.91 and 599.52 is: 821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 836.91 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/836.91 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 836.91 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 501,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,744.28/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.94

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