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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.35, 875.49 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.35, 875.49 and 599.90 is: 825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.35 : 875.49 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.35/875.49 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.35x = 875.49 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.35x = 525,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,206.45/636.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.34

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