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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 866.31 and 600.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 866.31 and 600.00 is: 828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 866.31 = 600.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/866.31 = 600.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 866.31 × 600.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 519,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,786.22/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.10

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