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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 869.64 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 869.64 and 599.76 is: 829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 869.64 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/869.64 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 869.64 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 521,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,575.29/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.79

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