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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 896.38 and 595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 896.38 and 595.63 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 896.38 = 595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/896.38 = 595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 896.38 × 595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 533,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,910.82/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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