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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 894.06 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 894.06 and 593.12 is: 883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 894.06 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/894.06 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 894.06 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 530,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,284.87/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.19

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