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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.94, 886.88 and 599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.94, 886.88 and 599.74 is: 827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.94 : 886.88 = 599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.94/886.88 = 599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.94x = 886.88 × 599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.94x = 531,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,897.41/642.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.29

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