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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 888.60 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 888.60 and 599.76 is: 826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 888.60 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/888.60 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 888.60 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 532,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,946.74/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.43

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