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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 875.84 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 875.84 and 599.72 is: 828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 875.84 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/875.84 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 875.84 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 525,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,251.39/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.18

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