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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 847.53 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 847.53 and 599.40 is: 831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 847.53 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/847.53 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 847.53 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 508,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,009.48/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.06

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