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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 877.22 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 877.22 and 600.72 is: 829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 877.22 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/877.22 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 877.22 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 526,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,956.21/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.56

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