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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.07, 895.98 and 594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.07, 895.98 and 594.59 is: 886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.07 : 895.98 = 594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.07/895.98 = 594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.07x = 895.98 × 594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.07x = 532,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,738.50/601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.32

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