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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 923.87 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 923.87 and 599.09 is: 827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 923.87 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/923.87 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 923.87 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 553,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,485.09/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.14

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