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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 878.70 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 878.70 and 599.90 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 878.70 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/878.70 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 878.70 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 527,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,132.13/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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