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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 866.63 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 866.63 and 600.24 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 866.63 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/866.63 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 866.63 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 520,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,184.24/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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