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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 879.33 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 879.33 and 598.35 is: 825.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 879.33 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/879.33 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 879.33 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 526,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,147.11/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.89

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