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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 893.73 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 893.73 and 205.79 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 893.73 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/893.73 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 893.73 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 183,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,920.70/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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