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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 857.57 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 857.57 and 599.04 is: 821.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 857.57 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/857.57 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 857.57 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 513,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,715.74/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.52

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