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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 871.02 and 600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 871.02 and 600.76 is: 831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 871.02 = 600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/871.02 = 600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 871.02 × 600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 523,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,273.98/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.17

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