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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 892.03 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 892.03 and 411.19 is: 615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 892.03 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/892.03 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 892.03 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 366,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,787.30/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.71

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