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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 865.83 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 865.83 and 599.92 is: 826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 865.83 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/865.83 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 865.83 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 519,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,428.73/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.76

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