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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.01, 881.85 and 599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.01, 881.85 and 599.86 is: 827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.01 : 881.85 = 599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.01/881.85 = 599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.01x = 881.85 × 599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.01x = 528,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,986.54/639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.82

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