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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 844.31 and 599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 844.31 and 599.03 is: 824.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 844.31 = 599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/844.31 = 599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 844.31 × 599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 505,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,759.80/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.24

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