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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 828.62 and 592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 828.62 and 592.86 is: 817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 828.62 = 592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/828.62 = 592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 828.62 × 592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 491,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,255.65/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.29

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