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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.87, 893.64 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.87, 893.64 and 400.76 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.87 : 893.64 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.87/893.64 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.87x = 893.64 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.87x = 358,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,130.70/595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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