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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 830.79 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 830.79 and 595.44 is: 823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 830.79 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/830.79 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 830.79 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 494,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,685.60/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.14

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