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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 854.44 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 854.44 and 599.60 is: 826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 854.44 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/854.44 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 854.44 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 512,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,322.22/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.65

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